Terms and Conditions of Use

This Website (sumitomocorp.co.jp) is provided by Sumitomo Corporation ("the Company") and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively, "Sumitomo Corporation Group"). Before entering this Website and accessing the information it contains, please note the following Terms and Conditions. These Terms and Conditions may be changed as deemed necessary. We ask that you verify the latest Terms and Conditions before using this Website.

1. Copyrights:

All copyrights related to this Website and the information it contains belong to the Sumitomo Corporation Group, unless otherwise specified. If you intend to use (including reproduce and reprint) the information disclosed on this Website beyond the scope permitted by the Copyright Act, you must obtain the prior consent of the Company.

2. Trademarks, Etc.:

Trademarks of the Company used on this Website are trademarks of Sumitomo Corporation and the Sumitomo Corporation Group. You cannot use these trademarks without the written permission of the Company.

3. Disclaimer:

The information on this Website is provided with the greatest care. However, the Sumitomo Corporation Group does not warrant or make any representations regarding the information on this Website in terms of its correctness, accuracy, completeness, reliability, safety (including the absence of computer viruses or other harmful content on this Website or the server), etc. The Sumitomo Corporation Group assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect damage arising from the use of this Website.

4. Disclaimer about Forward-Looking Information:

Information disclosed on this Website includes future projections of the Sumitomo Corporation Group determined by Sumitomo Corporation Group management based on information available at the time, as well as information about risks and factors of uncertainty related to economic trends, intensified competition in the industry, market demand, exchange rates, tax laws and/or other laws. Accordingly, operating results and other information published in the future may vary due to these factors. The Sumitomo Corporation Group is in no way responsible for any damage incurred due to the use of information disclosed on this Website. Further, the Sumitomo Corporation Group is under no obligation to revise and/or publish forward-looking information on this Website based on new information and/or future events.
The information published on this Website is not a solicitation for investment. Investors are advised to make their own investment decisions.

5. Links:

Before linking to this Website, the Company asks that you obtain prior permission from the Company.
Please inform us of your intention via "Contact Us."
When you contact us, please provide the following information in the "Comments" field.

URL of linking website (required)

Purpose of link (optional)

Information provided will be used strictly for communications regarding links. Please read "Privacy Policy" for more regarding personal information.

For more regarding setting links, please see "Configuration Guidelines." When linking to this Website, the Company assumes no responsibility for complaints, claims for indemnification, or other claims against your company or your company's website from a third party.
Websites of third parties linked to/from this Website are not under control of the Company. The Sumitomo Corporation Group makes no guarantees about, and in no way responsible for, the content of linked websites. The use of such linked websites is subject to the terms and conditions of the websites in question.

Configuration Guidelines

Please configure links in the following manner:

Text Links

Please use "Sumitomo" or "Sumitomo Corporation" as the name of the text link, and link the website to the top page (http://www.sumitomocorp.co.jp/).

(Notes)

If using frames, please have our Website open in a new window, rather than inside a frame.

If it becomes clear that you (your company) have violated any of the Terms and Conditions above, the Company will request that you remove your link without delay.

6. Recommended Environment

We recommend the following environment when browsing the Sumitomo Corporation website.
The website may not display or behave correctly when viewing this site over other than the recommended environment.

Recommended Browser

Windows

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9

Microsoft Internet Explorer 11

Plug-ins

Adobe Flash Player

Certain pages of this website require Adobe Flash Player (Flash Player 9.0 or later).
Please download and install the appropriate plug-in from the following website.

JavaScript

JavaScript is used in certain sections of this website to enhance performance.
Website content will still be available, even when JavaScript is disabled; however, we recommend you enable JavaScript for a more enjoyable website experience.

CSS

This website uses CSS to control browser screen display.
Website content will still be available, even when CSS is disabled; however, we recommend you enable CSS for a more enjoyable website experience.

7. Use of the external service

This website uses the services of the video-sharing website YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/), operated by Google.

8. Governing Law/Jurisdiction:

The use of this Website, and the interpretation and/or application of this page conform to, and are subject to, the laws of Japan. Any disputes arising from the use of this Website shall be referred to the Tokyo District Court as the court of exclusive jurisdiction.